Aspiring accountant makes most of Barrow college merger

Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College merged in August with to offer unrivalled subject choice for learners over its two campuses.
The first student to take advantage of the flexible study programme opportunities is Ioan Hayes.
The 17-year-old is studying A-Levels in accounting and business at the Rating Lane campus and the AAT level three diploma in accounting at Channelside.
The former Dowdales student took the decision to specialise at the end of his first year as he wants a career in accounting or business administration.
Ioan said: “I really enjoy accounting and I’m aiming to... read more

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